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Banker Desk Top

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1930s Banker's Metal Roll Top Industrial Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Banker's metal roll top Industrial desk, probably made by the Art Metal Company, American, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with
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Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Oak roll top office or library desk. Features a S curve serpentine tambour roll top that
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Stow Davis Walnut C Curve Roll Top Executive Bankers Desk Tambour
By Stow Davis
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Stow Davis roll top executive desk, circa 1920s. Made of walnut featuring a "C" curve roll
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage roll top kneehole desk by Hekman Furniture Co. Made of mahogany featuring a roll top door
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Late 20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Silvercrest Co. Bronze and Silver Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco 1930s silvercrest bronze and silver bankers desk Lamp, with adjustable top for light
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Green Shade Banker's Lamp for a Roll Top Desk Etc by Emeralite, Art Nouveau
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
lamps. This can be used for a piano, secretary desk, and maybe best of all for a roll top desk. You
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Vintage Brass Trimmed Banker's Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Brass Trimmed Oak Two Drawer Banker’s Desk with a Leather Top and Brass Stretcher, France
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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Trimmed Banker's Desk
Vintage Brass Trimmed Banker's Desk
H 30 in W 79 in D 31.5 in
BRASS AND METAL 1890'S BANKERS DESK W/ORIGINAL LEATHER TOP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
METAL AND BRASS BANKERS DESK C. 1890'S W/ORIGINAL HARDWARE AND LEATHER TOP
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

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Banker Desk Top For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the banker desk top you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every banker desk top was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage banker desk top you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer banker desk top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A banker desk top is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made banker desk top over the years, but those crafted by Charles Norman, Derby Desk Company and Ernest Boiceau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Banker Desk Top?

Prices for a banker desk top start at $790 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $3,415.
Questions About Banker Desk Top
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.